Violet-Anne Wynne makes history as first TD to bring her baby to the Dáil
An amazing moment. Violet-Anne Wynne has just made history as the first Irish TD to bring her baby into the Dáil for a vote. The Independent TD arrived at the Dáil chamber with her baby daughter Collins, standing at the back before she took her seat for a series of votes. The former Sinn Féin […]
4 years ago
Hundreds expected to join #MarchForMaternity protest at Dáil tomorrow
Will you be taking part? On Wednesday, hundreds of people will gather outside the Dáil, Wednesday 6th Oct at 1pm to call on Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to honour his commitment to end partner restrictions in maternity care. In the last year and a half many have voiced their outrage regarding mothers having to attend […]
5 years ago
Government votes against Sinn Féin motion to end tax advantages for housing investment funds
Housing has been the topic of the Dáil all week A Sinn Féin motion to end tax advantages and exemptions for investment funds was defeated in the Dáil last night. The motion also called for an immediate rise on stamp duty on REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and IREFs (Irish Real Estate Funds). It was defeated […]
5 years ago
New mothers outside the Dáil today asking for maternity leave extension
Many new mums feel that maternity leave should be extended. New mothers and their babies met with politicians and media at the Dáil gates today to hand over a 25 and a half thousand strong Uplift petition to extend maternity leave. They feel that their maternity leave and ability to return to work has been […]
6 years ago
Abortion Bill creates tension in the Dáil as TDs argue over public funding for services
Abortion legislation is scheduled to pass through the Oireachtas before Christmas, but the deadline seems very tight in light of new clashes. Earlier this month, the Minister for Health Simon Harris issued a warning to TDs deliberately trying to delay legislation passing through the Oireachtas. A comprehensive team including consultant obstetrician Peter Boylan, together with […]
8 years ago